MissionSkyline's mission is to impact lives, to empower those in need, and to address the roots of poverty in Oklahoma.

BackgroundThe focus of Skyline has always been upon the poor and needy of Oklahoma County. Nevertheless, the agency has nurtured strong relationships across our state. We serve as a setting for congregations and groups to serve the working poor in Oklahoma County and a model for others as they seek to serve among the needy in their own communities.

Impact

Skyline continues as a United Way Partner and has completed a million dollar expansion which includes a Food Resource Center and top notch Eye Clinic added to our established clothing and senior programs. Goals for the year are to expand volunteer opportunities and expand our funding base.

NeedsWhile volunteer coordination, in-kind giving and careful stewardship of resources has helped offset reduced funding brought about by a declining economy, the greatest need continues to be funding. Support in the form of grants, expertise on boards, volunteering and re-purposing resources is needed from the community to offset resources reduced by other sources.

Area Served

Area Served

Geographic Area Served

Central Oklahoma

Skyline Urban Ministry is located just south of a prosperous and successful downtown city skyline. Our focus is on those who live in the surrounding shadows and on those who live in poverty and need throughout our state.

The Eye Clinic provides two programs to assist with vision care and eye glasses:

Program 1: Free Eye Exams

Eye exams are by appointment only for those who live in Oklahoma County and cannot otherwise afford an eye exam. To schedule an appointment, patrons must call (405) 632-2644 Monday-Friday from 9am-Noon. Appointments are made until the available appointments are filled for the month. School children are screened by their school nurse and scheduled an appointment by the school.

Program 2: Glasses Ordering/Repair

We can fill glasses prescriptions from any county. Patrons may order glasses Wednesday 8:30am-10:00am. The fee for making the lenses is $35.00 for single-vision lenses and $55 for bifocal lenses (lined bifocals only). Patrons may get their glasses repaired Wednesday 9am-10am. No contacts, tints, or other specialties available. Financial assistance is sometimes available.

If you would like to donate for this purpose, mark your check: eye clinic. Due to grants from the Justin E. Vogt Fund at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, the ECW at All Souls Episcopal Church and a generous gift from Earthglow at Church of the Servant, we have been able to continue to give the first pair of glasses free of charge to Oklahoma County schoolchildren.

DescriptionSkyline’s Food Resource Center operates as a “client choice pantry” where clients can select foods, based on their family size, dietary needs and food preferences. The center serves as a “model choice pantry” and many similar organizations have toured our facility to see how it works. For more information on hunger in Oklahoma and our country, please visit these websites:

The Food Resource Center is open Monday 1pm-6pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-2pm, Wednesday 1pm-4pm, Friday 9am-Noon, and Saturday 9am-11am (except on holidays). First time shoppers must bring Photo ID, identification for all household members and proof of residency such as a utility bill.

We are a proud partner of The United Way of Central Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank. However, recent Federal funding cuts have reduced products available to the Regional Food Bank. Skyline is now having to purchase these items directly from grocery stores at higher prices.

DescriptionPeople in need of FREE clothing may visit the Clothing Closet. To receive free clothing, a referral from a school counselor, church staff, or helping agency on official letterhead of the referring agency and an ID for each family member is required. Families may shop for 10 items of clothing and one pair of shoes per person in the family. Families may visit the closet 4 times a year for free clothes.

The Clothing Closet is open to the public Monday-Thursday from 9:30am - 3:30pm, Friday 9am - Noon, and Saturday 9am -11am. All are encouraged to shop at our Clothing Closet. We ask for a donation of $.50 or more per item during these times. Donations to the Clothing Closet provide dignity to those who can afford to pay and help fund Skyline ministries allowing us to continue to offer services to those who can't afford to pay.

We need:

Good used clothing in all sizes (clean and in good repair)

We get a lot of requests for solid black tennis shoes(men and women) and steel-toed boots. Many fast food workers are required to wear black shoes.

Each year, during the summer, Skyline provides low-income children with two new school uniform shirts and pants, shoes, socks, and underwear so that they can start the school year looking and feeling confident.

This program is ONLY made possible through donations from churches and businesses throughout the state of Oklahoma.

DescriptionThe Prime Timers meet from 9am-Noon Monday-Friday. The program's purpose is to serve as an extended family, offering a place of love and belonging for senior citizens 55 and older on the city's south side. Breakfast is provided as the seniors gather. Hymns and other favorites are played and sung. United Methodist and other church groups prepare, deliver, and serve hot lunches following a game of dominos, Uno or Bingo. The seniors can shop in the center’s Clothes Closet where they can choose from donated clothing or knick-naks in a deeply discounted thrift-store setting.

Related Information

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